Seoul ADEX 2027 — Korea Aerospace & Defence Exhibition Stand Builder

Seoul ADEX 2027 (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) takes place 19-24 October 2027 at Seoul Air Base, Seongnam, South Korea. Organised by the Korea Aerospace Industries Association (KAIA), the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA) and the Republic of Korea Air Force, Seoul ADEX is Asia's leading air and defence trade show — the 2023 edition registered 550+ exhibitors from 35 countries and over 400,000 visitors across the public and trade days.

## Why Exhibit at Seoul ADEX 2027?

South Korea's defence budget for FY 2025 is approximately KRW 61 trillion (USD 45 billion) — globally the 10th largest defence spender and one of the fastest-growing in the OECD. The Korean defence industrial base has emerged as a top-tier global exporter post-2022, with major recent deliveries including K9 self-propelled howitzers to Poland, K2 main battle tanks to Poland, FA-50 light combat aircraft to Poland/Malaysia/Iraq, and Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile system to UAE.

Seoul ADEX provides direct access to:

• •Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) senior leadership
• •Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) procurement leadership
• •Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) — FA-50, T-50, KF-21 manufacturer
• •Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defense (K9, K10, Cheongung-II)
• •LIG Nex1 (Cheongung-II, anti-ship/cruise missiles)
• •Hyundai Rotem (K2 MBT, K808 wheeled APC)
• •US INDOPACOM visiting delegations
• •ASEAN, Middle East, European procurement delegations
• •Foreign primes already present: Lockheed Martin (KF-21 partner), Boeing (P-8 Poseidon), Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, RTX

The five-day format includes 3 trade days (Tue-Thu) for B2B/G2B procurement engagement and 2 public days (Fri-Sat) with flying displays from ROKAF's Black Eagles aerobatic team, the F-15K, F-35A and KF-21 prototype.

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for Seoul ADEX 2027

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for Seoul ADEX exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •OEM / National Champion custom stand — 200-500 m², full aircraft/missile mock-up integration, VIP hosting zone, separate DAPA-focused meeting cabins. Typical budget €120,000-€280,000.
• •Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier custom-modular stand — 60-200 m², modular skeleton with custom finish + 2-4 meeting cabins. Typical budget €40,000-€110,000.
• •Country pavilion / trade-promotion body — 200-800 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Strong fit for Turkish, European, and ASEAN export groups targeting KAI/DAPA/Hanwha as joint-venture partners.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Seoul

The Istanbul → Seoul logistics chain runs sealed-container air freight (4-6 days transit) or sea freight via Busan Port (28-35 days) + truck to Seongnam. ATA Carnet is accepted by Korea Customs Service for temporary import. Visa: Turkish business passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to South Korea.

Seoul Air Base (Seongnam) is a military airfield south of Seoul — about 25 km from Gimpo Airport (GMP), 40 km from Incheon International (ICN). Trade-day attendees typically transit by KTX high-speed rail to Seongnam or use organising-committee shuttle buses from central Seoul hotels.

## Booth Categories at Seoul ADEX

Seoul ADEX uses temporary exhibition halls erected on Seoul Air Base's secured perimeter, alongside the static aircraft display ramp. Hall allocation by category:

• •Indoor halls — Avionics, weapons, simulation, training, C4I, cyber
• •Static display ramp — Full aircraft (F-15K, F-35A, KF-21, FA-50, T-50, P-8)
• •Outdoor land display — K2 MBT, K9 SPH, Hyundai Rotem wheeled platforms
• •Outdoor naval display — Naval mock-ups, anti-ship missile launchers

Booth allocation typically closes 5-6 months before the show — by April-May 2027 for the October 2027 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •Seoul ADEX 2023 (17-22 October 2023) — 550+ exhibitors from 35 countries, 400,000+ total attendance, USD 4B+ in MoUs signed
• •Seoul ADEX 2021 (19-23 October 2021) — 440+ exhibitors (post-COVID hybrid edition)
• •Seoul ADEX 2019 (15-20 October 2019) — 430+ exhibitors, 320,000 attendance

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of Seoul ADEX 2027 (19 October 2027):

• •April-May 2027 — Booth allocation confirmed with KAIA/KDIA
• •June-July 2027 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (5-6 weeks)
• •July-August 2027 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-7 weeks)
• •Early September 2027 — Sea freight to Busan + truck to Seongnam (28-35 days)
• •Late September 2027 — On-site assembly + ROKAF/DAPA security clearance for any controlled items
• •19 October 2027 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Seoul ADEX 2027? 19-24 October 2027 at Seoul Air Base, Seongnam, South Korea. Five-day format: 3 trade days + 2 public days.

How large is Seoul ADEX? 2023 edition: 550+ exhibitors from 35 countries, 400,000+ total attendance across trade and public days. Asia's leading air and defence show.

What is the typical Seoul ADEX booth size and cost? Tier-2 modular 60-150 m² (€40-80K). Tier-1 custom-modular 100-200 m² (€70-110K). OEM flagship 200-500 m² (€120-280K). Country pavilion 200-800 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for Seoul ADEX 2027? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Seongnam installation. Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.